bronchial

[ brong-kee-uhl ]

adjective

, Anatomy.

1. pertaining to the bronchia or bronchi.

bronchial

/ ˈbrɒŋkɪəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to the bronchi or the bronchial tubes

Derived Forms

• ˈbronchially, adverb

Other Words From

• bronchi·al·ly adverb
• inter·bronchi·al adjective
• post·bronchi·al adjective
• pre·bronchi·al adjective
• sub·bronchi·al adjective
• sub·bronchi·al·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of bronchial¹

First recorded in 1725–35; bronchi(a) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

When the quantity is very small there may be no cough, the sputum reaching the larynx by action of the bronchial cilia.

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True bronchial asthma commonly gives a marked eosinophilia during and following the paroxysms.

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For some three years back I have labored under a disease of the throat—a bronchial affection—a severe affliction it was.

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Similar cells are found in some part of most of the internal organs, including the bronchial tubes.

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A view of the lower part of the trachea, dividing into the main bronchial tubes, which again branch into a tree-like form.

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